What to do on Rainy Days

Although our region is lucky enough to have a slightly warmer climate than other parts of the country, we still get our fair share of showers and sometimes thunderstorms. Thankfully there’s a lot to do while waiting for sun to come out again.

Hops Museum, Tettnang, (approx. 19 km)

In three historic buildings a modern hop-growing business meets a lovingly designed museum.

Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen (approx. 25 km)

Unique in Germany, the museum houses the world’s largest collection on airship travel. Constantly changing special exhibition.

Dornier Museum, Friedrichshafen (approx. 25 km)

Located next to the Bodensee Airport, the key message of the Dornier Aviation and Aerospace Museum, Friedrichshafen, is that anyone can become a pioneer.

Lufti, Liebenau (approx. 20 km)

Indoor game and leisure park for children with play stations spread over more than 2,500 sq meters. No time to get bored – regardless of the weather.

Visit Dornbirn’s unique natural history museum in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. All aspects of animate and inanimate natural life can be examined at first hand through state-of-the-art multi-media presentations.The “inatura” offers families insights into everything to do with the wonders of nature, man and technology.

With around 200 exhibits of cars, motor cycles, tractors and caravans, one of the largest private automobile museums in Germany.

Ravensburger Museum, Ravensburg (approx. 38 km)

A treasure trove of suprises! Enter the world of Ravensburg games and puzzles. How is a game created and why does one puzzle piece fit another? In the interactive museum, engross yourself in the world of games or join a guided tour through the three floors of the museum which takes you on a journey through the past and present of the famous game and puzzle brand.

Meersburg Castle (approx 42 km)

The castle’s distincitive appearance has made it the landmark of the region. A visit to its museum is an unforgettable experience.

Sea Life, Constance (approx 53 km)

Take the ferry across to Constance and experience the natural habitat water in the vast aquarium centre right on the lakeside with more than 3,000 fish and aquatic animals in over 30 fascinating tanks.

Around the world in 80 caravans and mobile homes. The Erwin Hymer Museum invites guests to a unique discovery tour through the history, past and present, of travelling with a mobile home. Get to know the cultural-historical background of mobile home travelling as well as the technology from the point of view of the traveller. The museum, spread over 6,000 sq m of permanent exhibition on two floors, is interactive with multivision shows as well as a restaurant inviting you to a culinary journey around the world.

School Museum, Friedrichshafen (23 km)

The School Museum in the Friedrich Strasse 14 is one of Germany’s largest of ist kind. On three floors it presents the history of the school in Germany.

This brightly-coloured, little play house in the town of Kressbronn (Seestrasse) is a great attraction for children up to 12 years - especially when the weather’s bad. Kids from Kressbronn as well as those on holiday can play every day to their hearts’ content while parents look on or enjoy coffee and cake and a chat.

GITZ is your “place to be“, where you feel at home from the first moment. Enjoy camping days full of the delights of the beautiful Lake Constance four-country region amidst forests, meadows, lakes and ponds.

At GITZ everyone finds their perfect spot: whether it’s camping in your own tent, caravan or motorhome. Camping newcomers can experience the unique holiday feeling in modern, fully-equippped rental caravans. And if you are more into “glamping”, then our VARIAHOME chalets are the perfect choice.

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Take time off for yourself and your nearest and dearest: simply relax or take part in the sporting, creative or culural activities offered in the GITZ activity programme. Our mascot, FANY (more) doesn’t only put a smile on the children’s faces, he has just as many fans amongst the grown-ups at GITZ – from all over the world. In addition your stay at the Gitzenweiler Hof will be accompanied by a whole range of events and activities – our GITZ Hits – throughout the season.Our gastronomy offer is Bavarian-Swabian or Italian as well as quick take-away snacks from the grill. Wake up in the morning to the aroma of freshly baked rolls from our supermarket, which stocks everything for your day-to-day needs. For regional and mediterranean specialities take a stroll around the GITZ country market on selected Saturdays.Our aim is to offer a place that inspires looking forward to, where you feel at home and to which you always want to return. This is where your holiday finds its home!Your GITZ-Team.